"The Dom Who Loved Me" by Lexi Blake is a romantic suspense novel that introduces readers to Grace, a 40-year-old widow with college-aged children, and Sean, a former Green Beret now working for his brother's security company. Their paths cross when Sean is sent to investigate Grace's boss, leading to a complex relationship that involves themes of BDSM, suspense, and romance. The book is praised for its strong character development, intriguing plot twists, and engaging writing style that seamlessly weaves together elements of romance, suspense, and action.

Characters:

The characters feature a younger alpha male and a mature, strong female protagonist, both dealing with multifaceted personal challenges.

Writing/Prose:

The prose combines straightforward storytelling with engaging character development, though it occasionally lacks depth in description.

Plot/Storyline:

The plot intricately weaves a spy narrative with romance, capturing the tension of a rogue agent investigation alongside a developing relationship.

Setting:

The setting reflects a contemporary urban landscape intertwined with espionage and corporate intrigue, facilitating the plot's tension.

Pacing:

The pacing begins slowly, focusing on world-building, but accelerates with escalating tension and action as the story unfolds.

Sean Taggart watched the quiet one. Of the three men sitting across from his team in the cool, ultra-modern conference room, the dark-haired man who hadn’t spoken once snared his attention. He was per...

Notes:

The story features a mix of romance, suspense, and BDSM elements.

Grace is a 40-year-old widow, giving her character depth and relatability.

Sean, the male lead, is a former Green Beret turned security operative.

The plot revolves around espionage, with characters involved in undercover work for the CIA.

Sean and Grace's relationship explores the dynamics of a dominant/submissive roleplay.

Grace's character is portrayed as strong but sometimes naive about Sean's intentions.

The book includes themes of trust and betrayal, especially regarding Sean's espionage work.

Readers noted that the beginning of the story has a slow build-up focused on world-building.

The story contains graphic and explicit scenes of BDSM, making it central to the plot.

The author, Lexi Blake, has a series filled with interconnected characters and stories.

Sensitive Topics/Content Warnings

Content warnings include elements of dubcon, drugging, and some instances of homophobia.

Has Romance?

Yes, the romance is a significant driving force throughout the book.

explicit steam level

From The Publisher:

A routine mission…

Sean Taggart is hunting a deadly terrorist, and his only lead is the lovely Grace Hawthorne. She's the executive assistant for an employment agency Sean suspects is a front for illegal activities. To get the truth, he is going to have to get very close to Grace, a task he is all too eager to undertake when he discovers her deliciously submissive nature.

…turns into a dangerous seduction.

Soon, Grace Hawthorne is living a double life. By day, she is the widowed mother of two college-aged sons. By night, she submits to Sean's every dark desire. She's living out her wildest fantasies of pleasure-intimate acts of trust she's only read about. As passion engulfs her, a murderer strikes, and Grace learns that Sean has a deeply hidden agenda. Will Sean choose his mission and break her heart or be the Master of her dreams? more

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The Dom Who Loved Me

Lexi Blake

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